"The Road to Resilience"
"This brochure is intended to help readers with taking their own road to resilience. The information within describes resilience and some factors that affect how people deal with hardship. Much of the brochure focuses on developing and using a personal strategy for enhancing resilience."
from the American Psychological Association http://www.apa.org/helpcenter/road-resilience.aspx
Find out about your "signature strengths":
"Develop insights into yourself and the world around you through these scientifically tested questionnaires, surveys, and scales." (from The University of Pennsylvania) http://www.authentichappiness.sas.upenn.edu/questionnaires.aspx
"Resiliency Videos" http://www.pbs.org/thisemotionallife/topic/resilience?ct=video
"People who are resilient draw on strengths in themselves, their relationships, and their communities to help them overcome adversity. Resilient people often find meaning even in times of trouble and gain confidence from overcoming adversity. In this way, resilience can contribute to a deeply satisfying life."
from PBS.org
https://spreadsheets.google.com/viewform?formkey=dDM1ekN3alhZcmdYYzZlWXZVbHVYWFE6MQ
Or, take the survey online:
http://www.novanthealth.org/eap/surveys/resiliency_test.htm
After reflecting on how resilient you are, look at these suggestions for how to become more resilient:
http://www.pbs.org/thisemotionallife/topic/resilience/helping-yourself-others
http://psychcentral.com/lib/2007/10-tips-to-build-resilience-in-teens-and-young-adults/
"The Road to Resilience"
"This brochure is intended to help readers with taking their own road to resilience. The information within describes resilience and some factors that affect how people deal with hardship. Much of the brochure focuses on developing and using a personal strategy for enhancing resilience."
from the American Psychological Association
http://www.apa.org/helpcenter/road-resilience.aspx
Find out about your "signature strengths":
"Develop insights into yourself and the world around you through these scientifically tested questionnaires, surveys, and scales." (from The University of Pennsylvania)
http://www.authentichappiness.sas.upenn.edu/questionnaires.aspx
"The Happiness Formula"--BBC News
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/programmes/happiness_formula/default.stm
Check out the short videos and articles on the science of happiness.
"Resiliency Videos"
http://www.pbs.org/thisemotionallife/topic/resilience?ct=video
"People who are resilient draw on strengths in themselves, their relationships, and their communities to help them overcome adversity. Resilient people often find meaning even in times of trouble and gain confidence from overcoming adversity. In this way, resilience can contribute to a deeply satisfying life."
from PBS.org